Fish Hatchery Technician I: Grow, Spawn & Care for Fish

RI Council 94; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits information

Direct deposit

Job summary

State of Rhode Island’s Department of Environmental Management seeks a Fish Culturist I at the Carolina Fish Hatchery to culture, maintain, and distribute hatchery fish, including eggs and fry monitoring and feeding schedules. The role involves hands‑on hatchery work, record-keeping, and assisting with outreach programs.

The candidate will work under supervision, require an Associate’s Degree in fish culture or related discipline and at least one year of fish production experience, with a

Qualifications

• Aquaculture knowledge including growing and maintaining fish.
• Hatchery operations, regulations for distribution of fish in State waters.
• Knowledge of fish culture operations and techniques.
• Maintaining and documenting hatchery activities.
• Knowledge of cold/warm/anadromous species including trout and Atlantic salmon.
• Knowledge of state motor vehicle laws.
• Ability to follow directions, procedures, and schedules.
• Ability to operate heavy motorized equipment and perform basic repairs.

Responsibilities

• Participate in culture, maintenance and distribution of hatchery fish across seasons.
• Spawn and monitor development of eggs and fry; manage feeding schedules for growth.
• Assist in netting, sorting, weighing, egg handling, sampling, inspecting, and hatching processes.
• Stock fish and track hatchery inventory across species.
• Maintain records and contribute to hatchery reports and activities documentation.
• Perform semi-skilled construction, maintenance, and facility upkeep at hatchery buildings.
• Maintain fish rearing structures and grounds and assist with related tasks.
• Support outreach programs and tours to educate the public.

Skills

Aquaculture knowledge

Hatchery operations knowledge

Fish culture techniques

Documentation of hatchery activities

Species knowledge (trout & salmon)

Motor vehicle laws awareness

Following directions & schedules

Operate heavy motorized equipment/rep2

Education

Associate’s Degree in fish culture, fisheries or related discipline

Job description

State of Rhode Island’s Department of Environmental Management seeks a Fish Culturist I at the Carolina Fish Hatchery to culture, maintain, and distribute hatchery fish, including eggs and fry monitoring and feeding schedules. The role involves hands‑on hatchery work, record-keeping, and assisting with outreach programs.

The candidate will work under supervision, require an Associate’s Degree in fish culture or related discipline and at least one year of fish production experience, with a